Residential Counselor: Alden House- Per Diem- 7271

Community Health Resources•Enfield, CT

25d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

This position is at Alden House, a 5-bed, 24/7 residential program for young adults aged 18-25 who have significant functional deficits due to mental illness and/or significant trauma. The program aims to teach clients skills needed for successful transition to lower levels of care in the community, including daily living, social, recreational, time management, interpersonal, conflict resolution, coping, and symptom management skills. The Residential Counselor is primarily responsible for engaging with clients and teaching these skills. The Program Director and Residential Supervisor provide support and guidance and are available 24/7. The role offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on young adults during a crucial life stage, build strong relationships due to the small client-to-staff ratio, and provides a foundation in the mental health field for professional growth. It features a supportive team environment, collaborative approach, and company vehicles available on-site for client transport.

Requirements

High diploma or GED required.
Valid driver’s license required with good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Two years’ experience working with a relevant population preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains physical environment and program standards to CHR, DMHAS, JCAHO and any other licensing standard
Monitors medications of all residents in accordance with the Adult residential medication policy and procedure.
Effectively utilizes appropriate communication methods/tools to transfer information to other staff regarding the day’s events
Teaches and assists all residents in areas of rehab including: nutrition and healthy living, meal preparation, hygiene, laundry, banking and budgeting, and basic home care skills.
Assists/Manages administrative functions and tasks at the direction of the supervisor
Prepares and facilitates educational and skill building groups and one to one interventions as directed by the treatment plan.
Collaborates and coordinate care with providers and families as needed.
Assists residents in addressing medical and psychiatric needs.
Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.

Benefits

health insurance
ample paid time off (including your birthday!)
employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan
competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto
Tuition reimbursement
professional development programs
exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
Career development opportunities
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!